Insights

Career education: every teacher has a role


By Education Services Australia | 8 Feb, 2021

Careers & Pathways
Career education is a key part of a young person's journey after school. myfuture shares how teachers play a pivotal role in helping students navigate their future careers in the next stage of their life.

Illustration of teacher next to the words 'Career education: every teacher has a role'

From being willing to talk about a student’s hopes and dreams to connecting classroom material to real-life career possibilities, teachers carry a unique responsibility for preparing young people for the future.  

Published by myfuture and written by Professor Tristram Hooley, this Insights paper encourages teachers in their role as career influencers and mentors. It also provides actionable tips for integrating career education into subject teaching to help students envision a future beyond the classroom.